((it's fine, I just wanted to tell you so no one else got confused. Good save though!))

Ai was surprised as she heard the two were thinking of going to the meeting. It also Prooved her thoughts on Xander, he could read minds. Looking to the back, she grabbed the were that was her master's, who was here on and off to help since Ralph's father had too many. Since the female owed Ai a favor, the brunette asked the blonde to man the bar, she had done it before so she knew the drill. The blonde was more then happy, and the were-pet walked over to Xander and Hyde. "Of you two wish to keep quiet about the meeting, and wish to join, I can get you up there." Ai offered lightly, stepping out from behind the bar andwalked over to them, the lights and colors of the dancing club flickering over her leather dress. Her movements were fluid and graceful, as her eyes landed on Xander once again. She wished to console him, for the alliance wouldn't hurt him, not with Ralph leading it...

(Thank you it is a good safe and its a good thing you let me know)
Xander had took his hand off of Hydes shoulder then turned to watch Ai walk gracefully towards them. "I...I"
even though he knew that he wouldn't be hurt as he read her mind but didn't breach it fully he had lowered his eyes.

Ai smiled softly hearing Xander, and seeing him lower his head, she could only guess why. He had touched and read her mind again. Reaching out as she stood infront of the were, she reached out and cupped his cheek. The sensation surprised her, the warmth of his skin was something that caught her off guard. Remaining calm, she lifted his head and smiled brightly. "Smile handsome, youre much more fetching with a smile." she said and leaned to whisper in his ear. "As long as you don't dig into my mind, I don't mind." she said reassuringly and then pulled away from him slowly. She was still taken aback by his warmth, the feel of his pulse beneath his skin... He was alive, as was she... He was were, as was she... Things that were so special, and yet she hadn't realized how special until feeling his skin...

(yeah, it was only after i had posted that i realized the meeting was in other room from where i was in)

Hyde looks at at Ai "thank you, i would like to know what the are discussing up there." He smiles at her, he was happy to know that their were people in this area he could trust. Most people would have tried to send him to jail by now.

Hyde then looked at Xander. He looked nervous about all of this. He wondered if there was something he could do to help him. "I know your nervous about going up there Xander, but no one is going to hurt you up there."he said as he puts his hand on his shoulder. Bisides, if anyone tries anything, Ai and I will have your back." he smiles at him.

Xander had blushed at the thought of reading her mind and laughed at the fact she told him to smile. He was surprised at the fact that Ai touched his cheek then smiled and leaned closer to whispered in her ear"Well so long as you don't mind". Her hands were nice and soft on his skin and he had somehow enjoyed the warmth of it. He then decided that it would be safe to go into the meeting room with her there.

Xander had gotten distracted from Ai when he felt Hydes touch"Your right i'm sure we will be safe"he then smiled back at Hyde and had to wonder if his face was still red from the moment he just had with Ai. "I guess since we are all armed it'll be safe"he then shrugged his shoulders"Shall we go up there then?".

Hyde smiled, "then lets go" he said to them. He started walking up the stairs, with the two of them following him. He had over heard what the two of them had said, and now knew that Xander could read minds. Knowing this, he could see him being a very useful ally, but at the same time, he worried if he would pry into his own mind, and see the terrible crimes of his past. Also, his voice wasn't always the only one in his mind...

As he got closer to the top of the stairs, he started to here voices from the meeting taking place upstairs. It sounded like a legit alliance meeting. Still, he reached into his coat pocket and placed his hand on a small handgun. He always knew it was best to carry around at least one weapon at all times. In this case, he had both a handgun and a switchblade. As he reached the door, he turned around and looked at Ai. "It would probably be a good idea for you to go in first, considering your master is running the meeting"he said to her.

Vanya sighed heavily and was very relieved to find that the male she had left dead was still very much dead, she kissed the head stone as she looked fondly at it, missing the male far more then she would let on. She felt that she had given the club plenty of time to calm down and for the danger to past, coming to this conclusion she turned and headed back to the place that was such a compromise before. On her way back into the club she couldn't help but run into the human and Brujah that were causing her some problems, she just smiled at him, knowing that he was with the alliance but was not going to make them same mistake again. "Well, Brujah. The meeting is up stairs if you want even more work to do. Oh and stop vandalizing my shop." she said to him kindly as she smiled, nodding her head to him, her eyes though were locked on his human and didn't leave him until she turned and headed up stairs once more, glad to see that it appears as if the incident had never happened.

Ai was surprised as Hyde back her up as she tried to comfort Xander never really been backed up like that before. Though she didn't show it. Smiling brightly she nodded and stood, following Hyde and Xander as they wove threw the crowd, making their way towards the iron stairs. The intracetly made spiraling stair case led up to the meeting room where Ralph did all his business, and where she usually just watched the dancers with him on the couch. Hearing the male leading the way, she smiled, brushing past Xander and moving to the black door. Grasping the handle, she smiled and listened keenly. Once her master had broke in his speach she opened the door in a smooth movement and stepped inside. All eyes turned to the beautiful brunette as she flashed an aword winning smile. "Master, we have two other members who would like to participate in the meeting. And I also need to speak with you in private." she said smoothly. She counted the other members to keep herself from thinking about her true intentions, about warning her master of a very great asset, or enemy. "It's important." the female added, allowing the other two to enter the room.

Xander had followed Ai and Hyde up the steel spiral stairs but had stuck behind Hyde mostly. Suddenly they were up to the top of the stairs and he had heard Ai's master speaking. He had suddenlly stopped spoking and Xanders heart had started to pound and he was really nervous but didn't show it. Ai had opened the door and Xander caught a glimpse of her Master then He stepped in the room behind Hyde.

Hyde follows Ai into the room, knowing Xander was standing right behind him. He nods to Ai's master. "Good evening. Sorry for our lateness." he said. Looking around, he could see that most of this meeting consisted of vampires, with a few humans thrown in as well. It wasn't a huge meeting, but with the state of everything and the events that happened earlier, it would not be surprising if other alliance members had decided that it would be to dangerous to attend the meeting.

Hyde sees an open couch close to the wall. "Lets sit over there." he said quietly to Xander, so not to disturb the meeting anymore. He take his hand< and start walking over to the couch. He then truns to Ai. "Thanks for your help getting us in" he said to her with a smile.

Myth growled in annoyance as a soft form bumped against him. His red eyes filled with disgust as he took in the woman from earlier. Tremere. "Vandalizing means leaving evidence of my presence." The vampire bore his fangs, but Vanya had already headed inside. He hadn't missed the way she was eying his little pet. William, on the other hand, had kept his eyes downcast.
"I suppose we should head back in, shouldn't we?"

The question, though asked, wasn't truly meant to be answered. Instead of speaking, William merely nodded slightly.

The vampire moved with the flicker of shadow that seemed to cling to all of his kind. William followed in silence, his blue eyes lifting from the ground in order to watch those around him as they entered the club once more. It wasn't long before he stood behind his master at Raph's door.

The Brujah knocked softly before glancing at the other vampires who entered. Obviously, the Alliance was allowing people to sit down. May as well take advantage of that little fact. Mythik chose a chair near the wall, clearly making himself stay away from Hyde and Xander. The vibes he got from them were . . . distasteful. Trying not to think further on the subject, Myth's red eyes flickered over to Ai.

William chose a place at his master's side. The boy's gaze was down-trodden once more. His dark hair fell into his features to hide the unease he felt, though the light tips brushed over his shoulders and neck. What kind of human could ever feel safe in a room full of blood-sucking leeches?

Raphael looked down to his pet. Ignoring what she had to say, or at least half listening. "I need you to take a seat my dear." He said softly to her, before returning to the meeting at hand. "One of our spies acquired a good bit of information I would like to share with you all." He held his hand out as a dark femine figure walked towards him. She did not say a word, and few would know her as Avilin. A human. She handed him a tube before returning to her spot near Xander and Hyde. Raphael opened said tube, pulling out a letter. He began to read it aloud.

"Dear Di'Vorcha, It has come to our attention that several fledings(New vampires) have disappeared. We can not assume they are dead, for their bodies are simply not turning up. We plan to take action. I have reason to believe the alliance is behind this. Converting more and more to their.. cause. We plan to give this story to the media, and gain the public's support. Labeling the terrorists as such. In all, not only will this sorry excuse for a group be terminated, but only at the expense of a few-" He paused, seeing Lenore get up and grab the letter from his hands. Heading towards the window and tossing it out into the dumpster.

"Why did you do that?" Raphael question the damn Malkavain. Lenore blinked a few times before a quiet explosion could be heard. The letter had exploded. She then returned to her seat near Myth and William. Rubbing her temples.

Clearing his throat, Raphael continued. "So it appears the attack is beginning. Needless to say, this letter was for my father, not myself. Does anyone have any questions?"

Aimi was not happy with what just happened. Not at all. She had been trying to spare her master, but now with him asking her to sit, she clenched her jaw and leaned in the corner. She wasn't happy at all with this turn of events, but she then devised a plan of her own. Once this meeting was over, she was going to do one of the most unexpecting things. She was going to disobey. Ralph usually liked her to fetch him a drink after such meetings, but she would stay here and give him a good chewing. Sometimes he could be a complete and utter thick head. Watching as the letter was snatched from his hands and thrown out the window, she watched it explode. That was something she herself would have caught sent of had she not been pushed away from him so quickly. Another stupid thing she could have protected him from. Stupid man... she thought sourly.

He watched and listened with a single eyebrow raised. After the explosion (which didn't startle him), Myth sighed quietly. Questions? Oh, yes.

"What do you suppose we do about it?" Mythik had his arms crossed, and was looking almost bored. He was a weapons supplier, and single fighter (strikingly good, but only a single man). It was painfully obvious that he had no loyalty to the Alliance. If there was a way to create war and strife, he sided with that person. After all, fighting meant weapons. Weapons meant he could supply more and line his pockets. That, and rarely did the Brujah have loyalty to any force outside of his own skill in weapons.

With a hiss, he smacked his human servant's arm. He muttered something about the boy taking a seat. William swiftly obeyed, calmly sitting cross-legged at his master's feet.

Vanya had slid into the room, standing off to the side more in a corner as she watched the male human, for some reason, no matter how much she tried, she just could not take her eyes off him. Sure she was happy that he was attending the meeting, though she did secretly wish that he would look at her. "Questions.....the only one i have is to know the rest of the letter but it is obvious as to what it was. Through it seems as if they are pulling a few tricks to make it appear as if we are the ones to do it. Should we strike before they strike us first? Or should we wait to see what move they will make? Though i have to admit this will be a very interesting game." she said calmly to the others in the room, not minding what they thought of her questions though she was smiling at the thought of picturing this all as a game of chess and so far a black pawn has moved forward a space, now it was their turn in her eyes.

As Hyde watched the letter burn, he found himself lost in thought. He know that the time for action would be coming soon, but he wasn't sure if everyone was prepared for it. He hadn't attended to many of these secret meeting in the past, and felt he didn't know what everyone in the room knew what to do.

Looking up, he started to speak. "The only question I have is what is the plan for this situation? Are we going to continue to work in the shadows, are is it time to start acting out in the open?" He knew that with either answer, he would have to start planning for what he would do next.

Xander had watched as a strange girl appeared and handed the head of the meeting the letter. He'd heard what it had contained and wondered himself what the alliance would do with fledgling. Everyone was thinking so many thoughts at the same time. Suddenly someone had thrown the letter out the window and he jumped slightly when it exploded.

He had then heard Hyde spoke once the letter had explode and then looked down as he had no questions to ask to these people. However he had to wonder with Ai why should would disobey her master. Still looking down Xander tensed up slightly as he'd read her thoughts again, but also others thoughts from around him.

Aimi finally cooled off inside, but her spark of rebellion had not. Seeing Xander looking at her a few times, she realized that he had once again peaked into her thoughts. Another thought ran through her mind. Something that would surely get her master's attention. The man was possessive, and she was going to use that knowledge. Looking at Xander, she waited patiently. Her beautiful auburn eyes flashed to Xander as she saw his coming her way. Holding his gaze, she smiled softly. Doing her best to project her request to the male, the were pet thought it loudly in her head. Dance with me? Of course she ment after this meeting, but she figured he understood that. She had been wanting to dance for a few days now, since Ralph had been so distracted and busy lately. She wanted his attention again, but she also wanted to learn more about Xander. Being another were like she was, she wanted to know what he did, how his life was. Her curiosity was getting the better of her.

Raphael smiled as the questions began to pile in. Mainly everyone wished to know the same thing. He did not answer one person at a time. Instead waited. "It is a mix of everything. We will wait to see their first move. Many fledglings, since they are very recently turned humans feel they would like to join our movement. And there are always plenty of them. Making the number missing quite high. Close to hundreds. That's what the remaining of the letter entailed. Mentioning they are willing to sacrifice a few fledgling." Raphael said being a short break. All this talking was warring on him quickly.

"Our plan as of now, can go in multiple directions. But I am not quite sure which to take as of yet. Since the slander against us has not just happened, and the malkavain is not speaking... This is mainly an informative meeting." Raphael admitted. He noticed his pets anger with him. And knew she would probably rebel for the night. Yes.. an interesting game indeed...

((And a way to get everyone to meet!! xD))

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Avilin from her seat listened. She was exhausted from getting that damn letter the previous night. Beside her a vampire was seated. But he was no normal one. A clanless maybe? She wondered. Watching him from the corner of her eye. A another was seated next to him. This one a were. And of coarse Aimi. Everyone knew her. Avi crossed her legs. She was wearing a black jump suit. Her cheeks had a slight blush to them, obviously pointing her to being human. But a human with no master. And interesting sight. Since most humans now sought the protection of a vampire.

The meeting sort of came to a close as Raph mentioned this only being information. And a way to bring everyone together. Which he so enjoyed. Some people began to move from their seats, and so did Avilin.

"Aimi." She spoke in a low tone female voice. "Have you given my offer any interest?" Avilin asked. Noticing the two she was seated next to were a set of freinds of her's. Avi was speaking about training Aimi. Making her another spy. Of coarse Raph probably would not allow it, but When Avilin saw potentional, she went for it.

She looked the others up and down. Hyde and Xander.. Maybe... she thought to herself.

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Lenore took the seat once Myth had knocked his pet from it. Although she seemed to be in another world, the malkavain comment Raphael mentioned got a small glare from the only malkavain in the room. True they were probably the smallest clan, next to the assamites. Many of her clan were too insane to change humans into vampires.

"Asshole.." She said under her breath. She should have just allowed the letter to explode in his face. But no. maybe next time. It was one hundred percent true Lenore could see into the future. BUt most of the time it was bits and pieces of unimportant events. And her visions happened twenty four seven. It was remarkable she could hold a basic conversation without staring out into space. Within a good minute she seemed to completely forget about the comment.

Hyde lights up another cigarette. This meeting had actually been very informative. All that was left for him to do was to figure out what his next move would be. He did have his own motives for joining the alliance, but he was always able to put them aside for the great part of the movement, which he did support.

Looking around the room, he wondered if their was anyone the that had a plan that could require his skills. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see the woman sitting next to him looking over at Ai, Xander, and himself. He then turns to Xander and Ai. "So, what do either of you plan to do now that this meeting is over?" He asks them.

"Xander had reads Ai's thoughts about want to dance with him. He turned towards her and nodded that he would when the meeting was done. There was another girl in a jumpsuit by Hyde and she did want Ai to be a spy. While Xander didn't see it in the girl she probably did have the potential to become one. "So that was an interesting meeting"he said to Aimi and then turned to Hyde "I might stick around at the bar for a bit longer".

Aimi stood straight as the meeting ended, and moved towards the boys she had assisted into the meeting. Stopped by Avilin, the female was shocked she would bring this up here when her master was right there. But she had been thinking about the offer, and being a spy was dangerous, though it could greatly benefit her master if she was as good as Avilin thought she could be. "I'm not sure Avilin... Is there anyway you could convince master with me? I wish to do such, but he will have my hide before any enemy would if he found out." she said softly, and then turned to hide. "Well I'm thinking of dancing a little bit." she replied to him and then looked to Avilin. The woman was a good friend of the female pet, and whenever Aimin had a problem, she went to her. "Are you free later tonight? Maybe a little later we can talk to master about this?" she asked hopefully.

When it ended, Myth looked . . . bored. Sure, he'd supply weapons. That wasn't enough for him. He wanted to be a part of the action. Mythik was known for his killing - it was one thing the Brujah were known for beyond their crafting abilities.

He nudged William with his foot, scowling darkly. "I expect the payments to be made sooner rather than later." He was muttering to himself, looking ready to leave. The vampire stood, and his pet followed suit. "This was a near waste of time." His grumbling continued as he stepped past the others. He didn't care for them, just as he was sure none of them cared for him.

William stepped after his master, grateful to be leaving the room full of vampires and . . . non-humans. Still, his blue eyes strayed back to the girl from earlier. She kept looking at him strangely. Frowning, the teen lowered his gaze from Vanya and followed after Myth.

Myth, of course, firmly moved someone out of his way. "Pardon," he said, his accented voice thick with sarcasm.

"Sounds good" Hyde said to them, "I will probably stick around the the bar myself for a while. I am hoping to find any leads on work, now that it looks like we could be making a move at anytime" He see's Ai chatting with that one girl in the jumpsuit that was sitting close to them. He then turns to Xander. "So, I am guessing your staying here at the bar because you fancy Ai, am I right? Hyde says quietly to him with a grin on his face.

Vanya snorted a bit at what Rapheal said to them, well she figured it was a typical and obvious tactic for them to take, though she would have to worry about that later, for now she must check her store to make sure that it was safe. She watched as the human left the room after his master, she darted forward and grabbed the human's arm once they were out of them room, pulling him aside in a dark corner. "Look the whole point of the alliance is so you and other non-humans can be free. You should just leave that Brujah.......you can come tend plants at my shop, nothing will happen to you there and you will be safe." she whispered to him sincerely though it didn't seem like her words were getting through to him, she ended up sighing and letting him go as she headed down stairs.